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NDT 391

1953 Riley 1.5 Litre

Maroon Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,275 mi
Last recorded77,275 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre39,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDT 391
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1953
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,275 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,478 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,693 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,659 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 74,288 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 74,288 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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NDT 391 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre in Maroon with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NDT 391, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 73 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NDT 391 registered?

NDT 391 is a 1953 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 11 July 1953.

Is NDT 391 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDT 391 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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